BAHRAIN PRESOLICITATION NOTICE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy has issued a presolicitation notice for Direct Delivery Fuels (DDF) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This will be a full and open competitive requirement for all capable vendors. The official solicitation is expected to be posted on or about May 5, 2026. Response to this presolicitation notice is requested by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the supply of various fuel types to multiple locations in Bahrain over a three-year performance period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2030. The total estimated quantity for this period is 390,000 gallons.
Specific requirements include:
- NSA II Fuel Farm: 6,000 U.S. Gallons (MUM) - Gasoline, Midgrade Unleaded
- NSA 3 (AV UNIT): 72,000 U.S. Gallons (SFD) - Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur
- PAT NAVCENT-38: 12,000 U.S. Gallons (SFD) - Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur
- JMAST Compound, NSA 1 Bldg. 205: 40,000 U.S. Gallons (SFD) - Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competitive Requirement)
- Performance Period: February 1, 2027 – January 31, 2030
- Response to Presolicitation Due: March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Official Solicitation Expected: On or about May 5, 2026
- Published: December 19, 2025
Eligibility & Registration
Offerors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) by the RFP deadline to be eligible for award. Failure to meet these initial requirements will result in non-evaluation or non-responsiveness.
JCCS registration requires uploading documents such as CAGE/NCAGE Code, Articles of Association/Letter of Incorporation, Host Nation Business License, Tax Identification Certificate/Tax Clearance Letter, Tax Statement, CENTCOM questionnaire, Organizational Chart, and identification for shareholders/directors/KMPs.
Additional Notes
Vendors are strongly advised to begin the JCCS registration process as soon as possible due to its complexity. Vendors must notify the contracting office (John Stanislaus or Georgia Dotson) once their JCCS application is complete. A formal question-and-answer period will be provided when the official solicitation is posted.